General

Ensure that communication channels are established with all clients at a technical level

Ensure that feedback is given to both management and clients

Investigating production related queries as raised by business or external parties

Ensure that adequate testing has taken place before implementing new systems or changes to existing systems

Setup and configure Disaster Recovery (DR)

Ensure that periodic tests are executed at the DR site

Ensure that failover procedures are documented and kept up to date

Ensure that all technical documentation is current and freely available

Ensure that all processes are documented

Test any new system releases / upgrades from Development

Ensure that a testing schedule and procedure is available

Set-up and maintain systems

Database management

COMPETENCIES

Qualifications

Matric

MCDBA or relevant course essential

Specific Skills (Technical):

Minimum 2+ years related experience

Postilion real –time experience essential

MSSQL, experience is essential

Linux experience advantageous

Business Analyst or project management experience advantageous

The successful applicant must:

Have excellent problem solving skills in order to identify any issues or problems and assess the severity of the problem, determine an appropriate approach to solving problems, develop plans for implementing solutions etc.